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Colombia: Police use tear gas on peaceful protestors

24 May 2017, Index number: AMR 23/6325/2017

Residents of the city of Buenaventura in Colombia have reported police repression, including the use of tear gas, at peaceful protests that began on 16 May. Several people, including two children, have been injured. Police and armed forces have a significant presence in the area, and fear of increasing violence remains as protests continue.